Big Donegal
Clean-Up
11.04.24
WE each have a part to
play, let’s work together to keep Inishowen beautiful!
The launch for the 2024 Big Donegal Clean-Up campaign
took place at Dunfanaghy Pier last week. This is an
annual campaign which plays a key part of Donegal County
Council’s commitment to sustainability and environmental
protection. The campaign offers the opportunity for
communities to come together and take a proactive
approach to improving the environment that we all share.
With year-on-year increases in the number of cleanups
being undertaken, there is hope that the 2024 Big
Donegal Clean-Up will be the biggest yet. |
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Cathaoirleach Cllr. Martin
Harley (centre) with Cllr. John Shéamuis Ó Fearraigh and
Cllr. Michael McClafferty, Cathaoirleach of the Glenties
Municipal District, launching the 'Big Donegal Clean Up'
at Dunfanaghy pier with members of Dunfanaghy Tidy
Towns. Picture Declan Doherty. |
Speaking at the launch,
the Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Martin
Harley, said: “It’s an honour to be launching the Big
Donegal Clean-Up for yet another year. This fantastic
initiative brings out the best of the people of Donegal
who come out in their droves to protect and preserve our
environment year-round. It is inspiring to see the
commitment that Tidy Towns groups throughout the county
show and the respect they have for the environment and
their community. The Big Donegal Clean-Up is a chance
for everyone to show that same compassion and
environmental responsibility and I would encourage the
people of Donegal to play their part in making our
county a cleaner and more sustainable place to live.”
With over 50 registrations from Donegal already made for
the An Taisce National Spring Clean, Donegal County
Council looks forward to working with volunteers and
community groups to make this year’s campaign a success.
Michael McGarvey, Director of Service Donegal County
Council, said: “Having supported over 900 clean-ups in
2023, it’s great to have the Big Donegal Clean-Up back
again for 2024. From the early number of clean-ups
registered we are already seeing the determination that
the people of Donegal have to keep their county clean.
As always, the Council thanks the 5,000 volunteers that
make this happen each year, without whom none of this
would be possible.”
The Donegal Volunteer Centre are once more joining the
campaign and will publicise details of planned clean-ups
on their website
www.volunteerdonegal.ie . This is a great help to
communities looking to promote their campaigns or take
on extra volunteers. John Curran from Donegal Volunteer
Centre stated that “Community Clean-ups are a great
example of volunteers giving time for the greater good.
They help communities shine and be at their best.
Donegal Volunteer Centre are delighted to support the
groups across Donegal and to introduce new volunteers to
the team”.
This campaign sees the Council supporting individuals,
groups, businesses and organisations in arranging their
own clean-ups. The Council provides bags, gloves and
litter pickers while also taking care of the collection
of rubbish once it has been bagged.
To sign up for this year’s Big Donegal Clean-Up call 074
91 53900, call to your local Council office or visit
www.donegalcoco.ie . You can also register with An
Taisce’s National Spring Clean campaign by calling 01
4002219 or online at
www.nationalspringclean.org . |
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